NestJS is a popular Node.js framework known for building efficient and scalable server-side applications. Examining versions 4.1.6 and 4.1.5 of the @nestjs/common package reveals subtle but important information for developers. The description, dependencies (cli-color v1.1.0), peer dependencies (reflect-metadata v0.1.10), license (MIT), and author remain consistent across both versions, indicating that the core functionalities and licensing terms didn't undergo major changes. The noticeable difference lies in the release date. Version 4.1.6 was published just minutes after 4.1.5. This suggests that 4.1.6 is a patch release addressing immediate bug fixes or minor improvements identified shortly after releasing 4.1.5, if we consider that the first number represent major releases, the second are for new functionalities and the last ones are for patches, this is a patch version. Developers who prioritize stability and are already using 4.1.5 should promptly upgrade to 4.1.6 to benefit from these fixes. The difference between the tarball URLs also indicates updated package content. Considering the incredibly short interval between releases, developers should review the changelog (if available) or the project's commit history around the given dates to understand the exact nature of the changes included in the 4.1.6 patch.
All the vulnerabilities related to the version 4.1.6 of the package
nest allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the Content-Type header
File Upload vulnerability in nestjs nest prior to v.11.0.16 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the Content-Type header.
